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Olathe program shines light on various cultures
Music, food and dancing are things every culture has its own twist on doing. A new program series put those front and center recently, as it aimed to foster better cultural understanding between neighbors in Olathe. The Know Your Neighbor…
EPA conducting clean up project in Pittsburg
A clean-up project by the EPA is underway in Pittsburg. It’s taking place on a field on East 4th Street, across from the Mission Clay Products property. Crews are working to remove contaminated soil. City leaders say the land isn’t…
Seely to retire as McPherson City Clerk
McPherson City Clerk and HR Officer Tammy Seely has announced her retirement. The city commission was notified of her plans to retire on Oct. 1, during their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday morning. “Last Tuesday, our city clerk, Tammy Seely,…
Johnson County school districts deal with ‘unprecedented’ classified staff shortages
The school year is underway, but many classified staff positions remain unfilled within the four public school districts serving northern Johnson County. The shortage of classified workers is hindering some district operations at the start of a school year already…
Douglas County Commission approves homelessness resources, discusses options for federal funds
The Douglas County Commission approved $125,ooo toward emergency local homelessness prevention at Wednesday’s meeting. This allocation comes from American Rescue Plan funding and will go toward rent and utility assistance. The request came from the Douglas County Housing Stabilization Collaborative,…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 15, 2021
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different. For rates that may be applicable to your municipality, contact our Municipal Bond Advisors, Larry Kleeman and Beth Warren.
For decades, this police helicopter was a familiar sight in Topeka skies
For 38 years, a police helicopter was a familiar sight in the skies above Topeka. ... Patrol officers liked having the "eye in the sky," saying its presence made them safer and aided them in finding lost children or people…
Two Kansas counties are coming together to address teen suicides
They’re the two biggest counties in our state, and both are working to find a solution. It’s a campaign called #ZeroReasonsWhy. After seeing a dramatic rise in teen suicides in Johnson County, superintendents of the six school districts came together…
USDA Launches Resource Guide to Help Rural Communities Seeking Disaster Resiliency and Recovery Assistance
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson today unveiled a resource guide as part of National Preparedness Month to help rural communities seeking disaster resiliency and recovery assistance. This guide follows the Biden-Harris…
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